“The Web” is nearly synonymous with “information”. While much of this information is useful, a significant amount could be characterized as false, misleading, or biased. Confrontational Computing is a research project from Intel Labs, Berkeley to create a new tool that makes it easier for readers to pick through this minefield. The tool automatically highlights text snippets that disagree with information found elsewhere. Clicking on a highlighted snippet reveals an argument graph showing best sources on either side of the issue. The links are maintained by a community of users, creating a new venue for rich interaction.

Research@Intel Day Keynote With Justin Rattner Justin Rattner Keynote Address from Research@Intel Day 2009. Justin Rattner, 59, is vice president and chief technology officer (CTO). He is also an Intel Senior Fellow and head of Intel Labs. In the latter role, he directs Intel’s global research...

Intel Research Day: Showcase for Creativity When Intel’s research teams think about the future of computing – from mobile devices with near-limitless functionality to technology for the developing world to virtual worlds and advanced robotics, they are literally mapping our future (a future that could include,...